Ero Copper (ERO) shares are surging 6.61% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following the company's impressive first-quarter financial results released late Monday. The significant uptick comes as the copper producer reported earnings and revenue figures that surpassed analysts' expectations.

According to the company's report, Ero Copper posted adjusted earnings of $0.35 per diluted share for Q1, more than doubling the $0.16 per share reported in the same period last year. This figure substantially outperformed the FactSet analyst consensus estimate of $0.18 per share. The company's revenue also showed strong growth, reaching $125.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, up from $105.8 million in the previous year and beating the FactSet analyst projection of $121.1 million.

The market's enthusiastic response to Ero Copper's financial performance underscores investor confidence in the company's operational efficiency and growth prospects. As copper demand continues to be robust due to its essential role in renewable energy and electric vehicle production, Ero Copper's strong results position it favorably in the metals and mining sector.